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Date: Item No.
RESOLUTION GRANTING CHARTER CABLE PARTNERS, LLC A
FRANCHISE EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2016
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to adopt a resolution granting
an extension of the current franchise agreement with Charter Cable Partners, LLC until
December 31, 2016.
Passage of the motion will result in extending the current cable franchise agreement from
June 30, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
Overview
The City of Lakeville continues to be in discussions with Charter Cable Partners, LLC regarding
renewal of the cable franchise agreement. Additional time is needed for the City to complete
successful renewal negotiations.
Primary Issues to Consider
• It is to the City’s benefit to continue to keep the current franchise agreement in
place until a new agreement is successfully negotiated.
Financial Impact: No Budgeted: Y☐ N☐ Source:
Related Documents:
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Good Value for Public Services
Report Completed by: Sue Palm, Communications Manager
June 20, 2016
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.
GRANTING CHARTER CABLE PARTNERS, LLC
A FRANCHISE EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2016
WHEREAS, on or about October 26, 1998, the City of Lakeville, Minnesota (“City”)
adopted a Cable Television Franchise Agreement (“Franchise”), which is currently held
by Charter Cable Partners, LLC (“Charter”); and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Franchise expired on or about November 1, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, Charter has requested renewal of the Franchise; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 13-86 on October 7, 2013 extending the
term of the Franchise until June 1, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Charter executed said Resolution No. 13-86 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended by the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 14-53 on June 16, 2014 extending the
term of the Franchise until October 31, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Charter executed said Resolution No. 14-53 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended by the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 14-92 on October 20, 2014 extending the
term of the Franchise until June 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Charter executed said Resolution No. 14-92 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended by the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 15-49 on May 4, 2015 extending the term
of the Franchise until December 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Charter executed said Resolution No. 15-49 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended by the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Resolution No. 15-145 on November 16, 2015 extending
the term of the Franchise until June 30, 2016; and
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WHEREAS, Charter executed said Resolution No. 15-145 and agreed to continue
complying with the Franchise, as amended by the Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City and Charter are interested in continuing informal renewal
negotiations, and desire to extend the current Franchise term from July 1, 2016 through
and including December 31, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City and Charter desire to extend the term of the Franchise to facilitate
renewal negotiations under state and federal law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lakeville,
Minnesota:
1. The Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise
from July 1, 2016 through and including December 31, 2016.
2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full
force and effect.
3. The City and Charter hereby agree that neither waives any rights either
may have under the Franchise or applicable law.
4. This resolution shall become effective upon the occurrence of both of the
following conditions: (1) The Resolution being adopted by the Lakeville City
Council; and (2) Charter’s acceptance of this resolution.
Adopted by the City Council of Lakeville, Minnesota, this 20th day of June, 2016
CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA
Mayor Matt Little
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
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ACCEPTANCE
Charter Cable Partners, LLC, hereby acknowledges the City of Lakeville
Resolution No. and hereby accepts the terms, provisions and recitals of the
Resolution and agrees to be bound by the Franchise to the extent consistent with
applicable laws.
DATED: ___________________, 2016 Charter Cable Partners, LLC
By:
Its:
Sworn to before me this
day of , 2016
Notary Public